Recipe For Wild Violet Jelly Unique Spread

Hello everyone! Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of homemade violet flower jelly. This enchanting treat not only captures the beauty of spring blooms but also offers a unique flavor that’s sure to impress your friends and family. Let’s get started on this sweet adventure!

Violet Flower Jelly

Violet flower jelly is a beautiful and tasty way to preserve the delicate scent and flavor of violets. This jelly is perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over desserts, or adding a touch of elegance to any dish. Here’s how you can make it at home.

Ingredients

To make this lovely violet flower jelly, you’ll need the following ingredients:

2 cups fresh violet flowers, packed
4 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
3 cups sugar
1 packet pectin (like Sure-Jell)
A clean jar for storing your jelly

Instructions

Now that you have all your ingredients ready, follow these simple steps to create your violet flower jelly:

Collect the Violets: Start by picking fresh violet flowers. Make sure they are free from pesticides and other chemicals. Use any kind of edible violets, such as sweet violets or field violets.
Make the Violet Infusion: In a saucepan, bring the 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the violet flowers. Cover and let it steep for about 24 hours to capture the flavor and color.
Strain the Infusion: After steeping, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the flowers, pressing down gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the liquid. This will enhance the flavor and help the jelly set.
Prepare for Jarring: Return the liquid to the saucepan and add the pectin. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Gradually add the sugar and continue to stir until fully dissolved.
Boil: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency (you can do a plate test to check).
Jarring and Sealing: Once done, pour the hot jelly into clean, sterilized jars. Seal them right away and let them cool at room temperature.

And there you have it! Your homemade violet flower jelly is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it with your favorite breads, use it as a topping for desserts, or give it away as a beautiful homemade gift. Enjoy your culinary creation!